Alaster vs Cort

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Cort Rank #5,772

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Cort more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Cort mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alaster and Cort boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.